Posted on 07/13/2021 6:35:52 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Mecklenburg County Health Department is bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to your doorstep.
On Monday, health staff launched the ‘Doses to Doors’ program.
Volunteers with non-profits like Action NC have been knocking on doors and providing vaccine information to people since May, but now they also have county health department staff on standby nearby so that if someone wants a shot, they can get it from the comfort of their home.
The program is focused on priority zip codes with low vaccine uptake.
On Monday, they started their efforts at the South Side Homes apartment complex in Charlotte.
Many of the people who answered their doors said they either were already vaccinated or were not interested.
Action NC volunteers are handing people pamphlets with information.
Four people decided on the spot that they would get their shot.
“We’re not confrontational, it’s not like you have to get the shot,” Robert Dawkins with Action NC told WBTV. “But our job is to dispel rumors and things.”
Dawkins hopes this new program will be a game-changer.
“We get people that will say ‘yes I will get the shot’, but the follow-up has always been the issue,” Dawkins said. “Will they go? How can we get people to go out and go? So, now that the health department is out with us, we miss that middle step now.”
One man, who did not want to be identified, jumped at the chance to get the shot on his front porch.
Mecklenburg County medical director Dr. Meg Sullivan administered the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot.
“The reason I haven’t been vaccinated yet because I didn’t have the convenience of getting around to get there,” the man said. “I have grandkids in here I watch every day.”
Health leaders hope to reach more people like this man who says he probably would not have gotten around to it.
He said he’s glad the opportunity came knocking literally at his door.
“Hey I’m glad I took the shot!” he said. “Now I can join the band again and walk around and be safe.”
He also said he was going to tell his family members he got vaccinated in hopes that it encourages them to do it too.
Mecklenburg County Public Health is also taking requests for at-home vaccinations. Click here for more information.
There have been some critics of these door-to-door programs.
Governor Henry McMaster is calling on the South Carolina health department to ban these kinds of efforts.
In a statement McMaster said:
“Enticing, coercing, intimidating, mandating, or pressuring anyone to take the vaccine is a bad policy which will deteriorate the public’s trust and confidence in the State’s vaccination efforts.”
Dawkins told WBTV he and the other volunteers are providing an opportunity rather than pressuring anyone.
I don’t miss living around or even visiting the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
As Nancy Regan said: “Just Say No.”
OK, so I shouldn’t shoot the staff member, right?
Hmm, “staff member” sounds kinda naughty...
Since the FAA hasn’t approved any of those genetic modifiers I’m exempt for now; even if it’s approved I won’t get it.
One man who did not want to be identified . . .
RE: Since the FAA hasn’t approved any of those genetic modifiers
The FAA can’t approve any vaccine because it is not within their jurisdiction.
RE: As Nancy Regan said: “Just Say No.”
Are you allowed to say ‘No’? ( or else.... )
No Pricks Allowed
What does the Federal Aviation Administration have to do with this other than Mask up on flights?
You should offer the staff member a lead vaccination.
(Unfortunately I got the damn shots (Moderna) months ago before this mega push started, wish I didn't, especially the second one. Sort of scared into after my 69 yr. old brother-in-law had a severe case of covid, touch & go but he made it and my sister got it but not from him, from their cleaning lady, a very mild case for her thankfully. I worried more for my sister getting than her husband but he got the worst of it. Also in the more vulnerable age group, 60's.)
What kind of idiot lets some strangers knock on the door and shoot you up with God knows what. Fraudsters could use this to rob and poison people.
His obit will do that for him.
One man who did not want to be identified . . .
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…because he doesn’t exist.
He might exist. Look up the neighborhood where they were going door to door.
“The Mecklenburg County Health Department is bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to your doorstep.”
Such a cutesy little phrase from these frauds and liars.
You have to list all medications you’ve received since your last medical; secondly it’s not a vaccine.
SkyDancer is a pilot.
Pilots are required to have medical exams by Aviation Medical Examiners.
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